Tiger will attend Champions Dinner at Augusta National
Tiger plans to attend the 2016 Champions Dinner to celebrate the Masters Tournament on Tuesday at Augusta National.
Start making your Labor Day weekend plans; tickets on sale now
If you are from New England, the Deutsche Bank Championship is for you. Celebrate the best of New England at your annual Labor Day weekend PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoff event. The PGA TOUR’s top 100 players highlight New England’s best summer getaway experience. Spend your holiday weekend with family, friends, clients, golf buddies and the […]
Tiger will not play the Masters Tournament
“After assessing the present condition of my back, and consulting with my medical team, I’ve decided it’s prudent to miss this year’s Masters.”
People Development: Paying it forward
One of the most critical things that organizations can do to increase staff motivation, loyalty and commitment is simple — invest in their learning. Sadly, in tight budget times, this tends to be one of the first areas that is viewed as dispensable. I disagree. If we don’t invest in people, they will not invest […]
The top moment in Quicken Loans National history
On Friday, July 1, 2012, a derecho ripped through the Mid-Atlantic area destroying homes, uprooting trees and flooding streets. Five states were declared under a state of emergency, as the storm passed through the eastern half of the United States. The derecho produced numerous large thunderstorms and 80 mph winds. Right in its path was […]
Tiger Woods Foundation to host PGA TOUR’s Hyundai-sponsored tournament in Los Angeles
The PGA TOUR announced today that the Tiger Woods Foundation will become the new host organization of the TOUR’s historic tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Tiger Woods, who grew up in the Los Angeles area and whose foundation is headquartered in nearby Irvine, California, is expanding his commitment to his native California […]
The STEM Learning Ecosystem
Since 2012, the Samueli Foundation has stood alongside the Tiger Woods Foundation as advocates for quality STEM education for all students. Gerald Solomon, the foundation’s executive director, believes the key for our future generation’s success is intrinsically tied to how we educate our students and teachers in STEM education. Solomon, who led the design and […]
Donor Appreciation: Cynthia and Thomas Coad – A Legacy of Learning
In celebration of the Tiger Woods Learning Center’s 10th anniversary, we look back at and give thanks to our community of donors, who have dedicated their resources and efforts to help us get where we are today. In a Q&A with Cynthia and Thomas Coad, two of the TWLC’s first major advocates, we shine a […]
Meet Matt Frankenbery: Champion of the unexpected
As the vice president of education at Pitsco Education, a Kansas-based company that designs innovative educational programs and solutions for schools, Matt Frankenbery works with clients all over the country to help implement curriculum designed to inspire and empower young people in their pursuit of knowledge.
A STEM Saturday for Washington, D.C., teachers
On Saturday, March 19, the Tiger Woods Foundation hosted its first-ever DC STEM Teacher’s Seminar. In conjunction with the DC STEM Fair and the DC STEM Network, the foundation hosted more than 50 teachers at its three-hour seminar. The free event offered multiple workshops aimed at bringing STEM into the classroom.
Meet the Earl Woods Scholars: Erica & Jessica Rivera
In unison, identical twins Erica and Jessica Rivera emphatically declare that mathematics is their passion. They don’t know where this love comes from. They say it’s organic; let’s say it runs in their matching DNA. From as early as fourth grade, the now 18-year-old sisters remember the joy they felt solving math problems in class.
Students highlight repertoire of STEM skills at Boston conference
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Tiger Woods Foundation’s first Boston STEM conference at Northeastern University. Working primarily on the foundation’s fundraising events, I do not have as many opportunities to take part in these types of programming events. So when opportunities like this arise, I always offer to volunteer, as […]
Military roots run deep at Quicken Loans National
The Quicken Loans National is a celebration of the DC region and our country. Since the inaugural Quicken Loans National in 2007, the tournament has recognized our military for all of their service, domestic and abroad each year. Look back at four of the ways the National recognizes our troops.
Jason Mraz set to headline 18th annual Tiger Jam
The Tiger Woods Foundation is excited to announce that singer-songwriter Jason Mraz will perform at the 18th annual Tiger Jam private concert on Saturday, April 30. The two-day charity event hosted by Tiger Woods returns to Las Vegas for a star-studded weekend of world-class golf, high-stakes poker and exclusive VIP experiences benefiting the Tiger Woods […]
A strong partnership: Savanna School District & TWLC
The Tiger Woods Learning Center has such a positive impact on the youth it serves. Not only are students exposed to content they might not ordinarily encounter (for example, forensic science, robotics, aerospace and engineering), they learn these subjects in an interactive, hands-on environment from highly skilled and credentialed staff committed to the success of […]
Tiger’s Blog: Ryder Cup dinner with Jack brings group closer
Sitting around with the younger guys made me think about my early years on the PGA TOUR.
How the TWLC uses technology to bring learning to life
It’s no surprise that the proliferation and dependence on technology in its various forms is growing exponentially. Technology is changing the way we work, the way we interact, the way we digest information and the way we make sense of the world around us. Technology is also changing the way in which we educate young […]
Tiger’s Poker Night presented by World Poker Tour® to kick off Tiger Jam
Golf. Play. Party. Repeat. Tiger Jam 2016 kicks off Friday, April 29, with Tiger’s Poker Night presented by the World Poker Tour® (WPT®), an exclusive charity poker tournament hosted by Tiger Woods. WPT and the Tiger Woods Foundation return to MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for a night of philanthropy and fun.
Four keys to college success
In many traditional educational settings, students are taught what to think. At the Tiger Woods Foundation, we create unique opportunities for students to jump-start their own thinking process and help them make their own decisions in the future.